Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts

06/15/2026

Video Spotlight presented by the Omni Foundation

Guitarist Damjan Bučić brings François Couperin’s beloved Les Barricades Mystérieuses to life on guitar, filmed amid the stunning surroundings of the Castello di San Martino in Vittorio Veneto, Italy.

In David Russell’s transcription, this Baroque miniature finds a natural home on the guitar, its shimmering, overlapping voices perfectly suited to the instrument’s resonance and color.

Damjan Bučić, guitar

Watch the video premiere on YouTube:

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06/11/2026

Some readers may recall that near the end of last month the Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts released an Omni on-Location video of g...

06/09/2026

New video premiere!

Guitarists Guy Woodcock and Victor Santana perform the lyrical and soothing “Aria”, the second movement of Yehezkel Braun’s Music for Plucked Instruments, filmed at the University of the Arts in Berlin (UdK).

Arranged for two guitars by Victor Santana

Guy Woodcock, guitar
Victor Santana, guitar

▶️ Premiere now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/ukU1g_3FkcQ

06/06/2026

New video out now:
Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro (Warsaw Guitar Trio) | Omni on-Location

The Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts presents the Warsaw Gui...

06/04/2026

Concert Spotlight presented by the Omni Foundation

Beijing Guitar Duo
Saturday, February 27, 2027 | 7:30 pm
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, SF

Meng Su and Yameng Wang have built one of the most celebrated partnerships in classical guitar, praised for their precision, expressive depth, and adventurous programming.

“A model of elegant clarity, sumptuously beautiful tone production, and emotional contrast.” — San Francisco Classical Voice

“Both women are incredibly gifted and together, with their ability to fuse technical skill effortlessly with their depth of musicality.” — Classical Guitar Magazine

Don’t miss their Bay Area appearance.

🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://events.humanitix.com/beijing-guitar-duo

06/02/2026

New premiere starting soon!

Warsaw Guitar Trio: Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro (arr. 3 guitars) | Omni on-Location

The Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts presents the Warsaw Gui...

05/29/2026

Concert Spotlight presented by the Omni Foundation

Grisha Goryachev & Virgile Barthe
Saturday, January 30, 2027 | 7:30 pm
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, SF

A meeting of two extraordinary guitarists, Grisha Goryachev, hailed as a flamenco phenomenon with “seemingly limitless facility on the guitar,” joins forces with Virgile Barthe, praised for his “impeccable virtuosity and artistry” and an elegant, refined musical voice.

Together, they bring a program that ignites fiery flamenco passion alongside classical elegance.

Don’t miss this electric pairing of Grisha’s return to SF and Virgile’s SF debut!

🎟️ Reserve your seat: https://events.humanitix.com/grisha-goryachev-virgile-barthe

05/26/2026

John Cage on guitar. A landscape, rendered in sound.

The Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts is proud to present guitarist Giulia Ballaré performing In a Landscape by John Cage, streaming now on the Omni Foundation YouTube channel.

A transcription by Giulia Ballaré.

The Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts presents Giulia Ballaré...

05/22/2026

Concert Spotlight presented by the Omni Foundation

Kanahi Yamash*ta
Saturday, January 16, 2027 | 7:30 pm
St. Mark’s, SF

Born into a musical dynasty — daughter of legendary guitarist Kazuhito Yamash*ta and composer Keiko Fujiie — Kanahi Yamash*ta made her solo international debut in Turin at just 13. Now based in Berlin and graduating with distinction in 2026, she has built a formidable career across Europe, Japan, and beyond, earning acclaim as a “master of the new generation.”

Laureate of the 35th Idemitsu Music Award and the German Guitar Prize, and praised for “the elegance and fluidity of a master,” Kanahi brings rare precision and expressive depth to the classical guitar.

Don’t miss her Omni debut.

🎟️ Reserve your seat: events.humanitix.com/kanahi-yamash*ta-skzh2mz2